GoSun thinks it has found a way to close that gap using an energy source most farms already have in steady supply, sunlight.

GosSn, the American company known for solar cookers, portable fridges, and off-grid water purifiers, has unveiled the Moonrider 27: a compact 4x4 electric tractor built by Moonrider in India and distributed by GoSun across North America. Rated at 27 horsepower (about 20 kW), it's aimed squarely at everyday farm chores like mowing, tilling and hauling – the kind of work that has traditionally meant firing up a diesel engine.

The tractor's standout feature is an optional 1,100-watt solar roof that trickle-charges the battery both while the machine is working and while it sits parked outside. The panel array doubles as a sunshade for the driver. GoSun is careful to frame this as a supplement rather than the primary charging method: when a faster top-up is needed, the Moonrider 27 can simply be plugged into a standard electrical outlet.